FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cecil Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Cecil Park Small Business Loans
Cecil Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Cecil Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Cecil Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.